Mushroom Barley Soup
More than a soup, this is a meal in itself—flavorful, filling, and nutrient-dense.
Mushrooms contain many disease fighting compounds. Mushrooms and greens (spinach, kale, etc) together makes a powerful immune booster combination
[su_expanding_quote_book alignment=”full” source_author=”Joel Fuhrman, MD” source_title=”Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body’s Natural Defenses” full_quote=”Mushrooms contain many unusual disease-fighting compounds that are just beginning to be understood. These immune-supporting ingredients empower the body to react quickly and powerfully when we are exposed to disease-causing pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Mushroom phytochemicals may even be helpful for autoimmune-diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus because of their anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects.” short_quote=”Mushrooms contain many unusual disease-fighting compounds”]The aroma of mushrooms and onions, the comfort of a pot simmering with healthy goodness on the stove, cupping my cold hands around a hot bowl and savoring the hearty soup with its chewy barley and harmony of vegetables…this is one of my favorite winter meals.
Variations:
- Leeks instead of onions
- Add 1 cup white beans, cooked or canned
- Add 2 cups spinach or chopped kale
- Add 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs before serving (basil, dill, cilantro are some of my favorites
- Add 8 oz jar of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Serve it with a nutrient-dense leafy green salad like Kale, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Pumpkin Seeds